Mission Critical Project Executive

Carrier

Senior Project Executive overseeing mission-critical building automation projects at Carrier. Leading financial performance and team management with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $96,000 - $192,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Project Management and Portfolio Leadership, with a strong focus on financial performance, compliance with safety standards, and effective team leadership. Proven ability to oversee mission-critical projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and operational excellence.

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Project ManagementPortfolio LeadershipFinancial Performance ManagementSafety ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPortfolio GovernanceBudget ManagementChange ManagementCost ForecastingFinancial Recovery PlanningBuilding AutomationHVAC SystemsControls Engineering

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

HSE ComplianceOSHA StandardsSafety CultureMission-Critical ProjectsCustomer Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior executive oversight for a portfolio of mission‑critical projects and/or programs, ensuring consistent execution from project award through turnover.
Establish portfolio governance, delivery standards, and operating cadence, ensuring milestone integrity and recovery plans for at‑risk work.
Serve as the senior escalation authority for complex technical, commercial, resource, or schedule challenges impacting customer outcomes and business performance.
Ensure execution aligns with Carrier, Automated Logic, and customer requirements related to safety, quality, documentation, and turnover readiness.
Own portfolio‑level financial performance, including revenue, gross margin, cash flow, billing, and forecasting accuracy across multiple active projects.
Review and approve project/program budgets, cost‑to‑complete forecasts, and financial recovery plans; drive disciplined change management and claims strategy as needed.
Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Project Executives and supporting execution staff.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE, OSHA, and Carrier safety requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
8+ years of experience in Project Management, Operations, Portfolio Leadership and/or engineering within building automation, HVAC or controls.
1+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Clean and valid driver’s license
Ability to travel up to 50% as required to support project sites and customer engagements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
Retirement Benefits
Time off and Leave : Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
Disability : Short-term and long-term disability
Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
Tuition Assistance